Job Description

Job Title:

Paid Media Manager

Company:

Staunton Rook Marketing Ltd.

Location:

Hybrid (Chester Office + Remote + Travel as Required)

Working Days:

Monday & Friday (Remote), Tuesday to Thursday (Office-based)

About Us

Staunton Rook Marketing is a dynamic, fast-paced full service marketing agency based in Chester for over 25 years. We specialise in delivering bespoke marketing solutions for a diverse range of clients across the United Kingdom and the world for a variety of industries. From strategic planning to execution, we bring marketing to life - both online and on the ground.

Job Overview

We are looking for a hands on Paid Media Manager with a strong specialism in Paid Search and Paid Social. This is an agency role for someone who is confident owning performance activity end to end across multiple clients.

You will be responsible for planning, building, optimising and scaling paid media campaigns, using GA4 and platform data to identify opportunities, solve problems quickly and drive measurable growth for our clients. This role requires a strong existing skill set, as you will be expected to bring paid media expertise into the agency rather than be trained into it.

Alongside paid media, you will apply a solid understanding of SEO and website optimisation to support campaign performance and improve conversion from paid traffic.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be close to day to day delivery and performance, with clear accountability for results across your client portfolio. This will include:

Leading Paid Search strategy and execution

across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, including account structure, keyword strategy, ad copy, bidding, audiences, budget pacing and ongoing performance optimisation

Managing and optimising Paid Social campaigns

across platforms such as Meta and LinkedIn, including audience strategy, retargeting, creative testing and full funnel performance improvements

Owning paid media strategy

for assigned clients, ensuring activity aligns with commercial objectives and wider digital strategy

Using GA4

confidently to analyse performance

, understand user behaviour, diagnose issues and surface clear insights and recommendations

Building and running structured tests

and learn programmes across channels, including ads, audiences, bidding strategies, creative and landing pages, documenting learnings and scaling what works

Proactively identifying performance issues

such as tracking gaps, creative fatigue, auction changes, budget constraints or landing page issues, and implementing practical solutions quickly

Creating clear, actionable reporting

for clients and internal stakeholders, focused on insights, recommendations and next steps rather than vanity metrics

Applying SEO

and website optimisation knowledge

to support paid campaigns, improve landing page performance and inform wider digital strategy

Collaborating with internal teams

including account management, creative and web to deliver joined up, high performing digital campaigns

What we're looking for - Skills & Qualifications

Essential

Strong, demonstrable experience in a Paid Search led performance role, with Google Ads experience essential and Microsoft Ads desirable Very good working capability in Paid Social, including hands on campaign management and optimisation Confident use of GA4 for analysis, performance diagnosis and reporting Experience working in an agency or managing multiple accounts or clients Solid understanding of SEO principles and website optimisation A problem solving mindset, able to interpret data, isolate causes and take decisive action Comfortable in a hands on role, owning both strategy and execution Strong attention to detail when managing budgets, pacing and performance reporting

Desirable

Knowledge of tracking and tagging best practice, including UTMs and conversion tracking, with GTM experience a bonus Experience working closely with web or CRO teams to improve on site conversion from paid traffic Experience across a range of industries or business models

Benefits

Competitive Salary Hybrid working model Company pension scheme Company events and socials Free on-site parking Flexitime Extra holiday day per year Opportunity for company-funded training in recognised marketing qualifications (e.g. MCIM) after 12 months of employment

Behaviours and ways of working

You will thrive in this role if you are commercially minded, proactive and naturally curious. You take ownership of performance, move quickly from insight to action and communicate clearly with both clients and internal teams, especially when translating performance data into practical decisions.

How to Apply

If you're a creative and energetic team player who's as comfortable on Instagram as you are on the exhibition floor, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and why this hybrid role is a great fit for you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers License (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chester CH1 4QN